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LOT 0404
Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
MEDIEVAL BRONZE VESICA-SHAPED SEAL MATRIX WITH FALCON
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (8.7 grams, 30 mm).
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (8.7 grams, 30 mm).
With central falcon on the wrist with its jesses hanging down, linear border and legend 'FRANGE LEGE TEGE' (BREAK (the seal), READ (the contents of the letter), CONCEAL (the contents)); strap and loop to the reverse.
PROVENANCE:
Found Southern England.
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
From an East Anglian private collection.
FOOTNOTES:
The legend is a functional instruction - commonly found on seals.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
